Just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should!

You might know that your tween’s brain is under major construction. But did you know that physical coordination is one of the first skills the brain and body master? As your child’s confidence in her physical abilities grow, she may want to test the boundaries of what she can do. Be an eParent®! Join your […]

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When No Means No

Even though your tween may be more involved in shaping some family rules, there are still non-negotiable issues, like safety or screen time, which you will need to enforce. Identify your non-negotiable issues and then maintain these rules in the family. Be an eParent®!  Remind your child about the rules that are firm and can’t […]

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What? You’re not watching Sesame Street anymore?

As your 9- to 14-year old matures and grows so do her interests and abilities. Although it may seem like only yesterday (and it may have been) that your tween was watching younger shows, she may suddenly be ready for new responsibilities and privileges. Be an eParent®! As your tween matures, work out new responsibilities and […]

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What do chocolate, exercise, and technology have in common?

Chocolate, exercise and technology – all can be too much of a good thing!  It can be easy to forget that tweens look to us for clues about how to use digital media. The more we bring technology into our lives, the more they notice our escalating use. This makes it important to model healthy […]

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“You aren’t the boss of me!” “I can take care of myself.”

Independence and autonomy are critical to healthy teen development. One of the most important tasks for all adolescents is learning the skills that will help them make healthy choices and manage their own lives. As your young teen becomes more responsible, increase his or her options for independence. Be an eParent®! Work with your child to register […]

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Ox·y·mo·ron: noun, a figure of speech indicating a seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “jumbo shrimp” or “wise child.”

While it might seem like a contradiction, children’s thinking skills are growing in their preteen years. Provide opportunities that help your preteen or teen practice decision-making. Be an eParent®! Involve your teen in making rules when using digital media such as the amount of screen time or the selection of video games. Digital media is […]

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Does “Do as I say, not as I do” rule in your household?

If it does, maybe it’s time to put your words into action. When your child was younger, your role was to lay the foundation for his behavior. Even though your teen is now starting to take responsibility for his or her behavior, it is still important for you to model good lifestyle habits. Be an […]

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